Excursions

• Konak - Kemeraltı Bazaar- Kızlaragası Inn

Bus + Guide + Lunch................................................................……...40.00 YTL

Izmir's one of the best known shopping centers is the Historical Kemeraltı Bazaar. Here you can find the mystical vaulted and domed shops of the past, side by side with the contemporary business centers, stores, theaters, and cafeterias, with alluring opportunities for all kinds of shopping. This Bazaar is the right place to find all kinds of traditional Turkish handicrafts, ceramic ware, tile panels, wooden ware, carpets and kilims. For further information, you can visit this website; http://www.izto.org.tr/IZTO/IN/Pearl+of+Aegean/For+Pleasure/konak.htm

24 June 2006 - Saturday Afternoon

• Ephesus –Virgin Marry (Cave of the Seven Sleepers) – Sirince Village

Bus + Guide + Lunch in Selcuk (Çöp Şiş, Kebab Menu)....................55.00 YTL

Ephesus antic city located at the boundaries of Izmir is one of the archeologically most important areas in Turkey. In addition to the excavation activities headed by the Austrian Archeology Institute, Ephesus Museum is also conducting excavation, restoration and rearrangement works on behalf of the Ministry of Culture since 1954.

Şirince is an old Greek village located at the hillside of a bowl at the hills of Selçuk, covered with vineyards and peach gardens. The historical texture of the village has been preserved fairly well. For further information, you can visit this website;

http://www.izto.org.tr/IZTO/IN/Pearl+of+Aegean/For+Pleasure/selcuk.htm

25 June 2006 - Sunday Morning

• Pergamon Zeus Temple – Town of Phokaia

Bus + Guide + Lunch (Fresh Fish Menu )..........................................65.00 YTL

Phokaia is one of the 12 Ionian cities established by Ionians fleeing to Aegean coast from the Dor invasion at Greece. Being a mythological settlement, Phokaia is also mentioned in the epics of Homer. The value of is further enhanced by Siren Rocks, Devil's Baths, Stone House (Monumental Tomb), Five Gates, (Genoese) Castle, Outer Castle belonging to Ottoman era, Fatih Mosque, Kayalar Mosque, Hafız Süleyman Mosque, Ottoman Cemetery, and civil structures carrying the characteristics of Aegean architecture. For further information, you can visit this website; http://www.izto.org.tr/IZTO/IN/Pearl+of+Aegean/For+Pleasure/foca.htm